My Colored Summer — Michelle McGriff

Emerald Jackson's dying mother wants her to have the best life and as she sees it, with her green eyes and long wavy hair, Emerald can have that life if she lives as white. Emma is miserable; she misses her family and the love of her life, Noah. Tall, brown and handsome he pledges to find Emerald one day so they can have a future together. A romantic story of soul mates.